1. According to The Associated Press, North Korea conducted its third nuclear test on Tuesday in defiance of existing U.N. resolutions, drawing condemnation from around the world, including from its only major ally, China, which summoned the North Korean ambassador to protest. The reclusive North said the test was an act of self-defense against "U.S. hostility" and threatened further, stronger steps if necessary.

2. According to The Irish Central, the Irish prophet Saint Mal-a-chy predicted that the next Pope after Benedict will be the last pope and that he will be "Peter the Roman, who will nourish the sheep in many tribulations. When they are finished, the city of seven hills will be destroyed, and the dreadful judge will judge his people." The prophecies of saint Mal-a-chy, a 12th century bishop, have thrilled and dismayed readers for centuries. He has stated that there will be only one more pope after Benedict, and during his reign the end of the world will come. Many say that his predictions of previous popes have been fairly accurate and they are taken very seriously.

3. According to The New York Times, Iran said on Tuesday that it was converting some of its enriched uranium into reactor fuel, potentially limiting the expansion of stockpiles that the West fears could be used for weapons...